carstanger

Yeah for us! 102 lost, below goal. Had to have surgery Month ago for vaginal vault prolapse and not exercising yet except for some walking. Two more weeks and I see the surgeon for that surgery s will find out when I can golf and do water aerobics again.

67 me and proud of it! Almost 18 months out, down102 pounds and maintaining. Below goal !!!

I was self pay because when I had men Medicare wouldn't pay for sleeve. Bought a townhouse in North Port got art of the year. Michigan now!

Anxiety and depression as well as panic attacks . Take low doses of Lexapro, Busphar, beta blocker for rapid heart rate as well as Ativan as needed. Not good when I tried t go off the Beta Blocker so staying with what I am on!!

I was 65 whenI had the surgery in 2012. Now I'm 67, below goal and almost 18 months out . blood work and checkup soon. Off meds for high blood pressure, cholesterol, effects of those meds, as well as Celebrex!!

You can do this!! I am almost 18 months out and started to eat candy around Easter. I have gone back to tracking my food, keeping track of my liquids, and Protein, etc. I had female surgery 3 weeks ago, so have can't do a lot of exercise. I have been tracking for several weeks, tracked the candy even, and now am back to a pound below my lowest weight. I started at 225.5, goal weight was hit in December, and am now at 121.8. I weigh every day and really clamp down on my habits when I get near 125.00. You might also talk to your nutritionist as it helped me with how to add some good carbs and not lose muscle mass. We are hear for you. There is a veteran's thread on this site that you might want to check out too. Carol

Live in Jackson but surgery in Muskegon

I'm down 103 pounds, weigh 123 and still need the bipap. Dr said he had a woman who was over 400 pounds who didn't have apnea. Has kids on c-paps

also, I am 5feet 1 3/4 inches now.

My pressure was 19 and had been using the bipap for several years but wasn't falling asleep driving! Did the home oxygen test after I lost over 100 pounds, but still need it as my oxygen goes too low!!

make sure you sip! I has to set a timer on my phone to remember to drink! I tracked. Water, shakes, and walking!! It really helped me. Then I switched to myfitnesspal.com and tracked there for over a year. Mi stopped and have now restarted tracking!

You can do this! I'm 17 months out and now 67. I can do so much more. I walked 2 different 5 k's and cut time together ! I like water aerobics better!! The doctor has dropped my meds for high blood pressure and cholesterol and the supplements. I started at 225.5 and am now 122.8. The biggest difference is clothes.. I'm proud of what I have accomplished! It is not easy but one day at a time!!! Keep in touch!!

Yesterday I had a candy binge!! Not sure what that was about as I've never had one in 17 months. I tracked all of it though. Today, I'm back on track!! ????

Have been on a combo for anxiety and they continue to work well. Also on a beta blocker for heart racing. Tried to cut down on that and that didn't work!! Feeling great just where I am!!

Love being able to buy different clothes. Gradually building up my wardrobe!! Love how you wrie your posts! ????

I'm 16 months out and still use the bipap. Took the home oxygen test at home. It was still dropping too low. Just had a vaginal lift surgery and used it in the hospital! Dr said he has kids and skinny people that need it! Disappointed but I feel better with it!

My brother just had to get his at the the pharmacy!

You look great to me! My issue is that I am below goal and my skin is so jiggly! I'm 67 and don't want plastics. Just had internal surgery 1 1/2 weeks ago and can't exercise yet! Wonder if I am losing muscle mass.

Thanks for the laugh! Glad you are better! I'm on my second summer wardrobe. Kept some of the tops from the first though!! Kohl's, younkers, and Bealls have my money!!

I had mine done by Dr. Gluck in Nov.or 2012. Practice sipping as that was the hardest thing for me to remember....Excited for you!!! Just take it one day at a time, when you come home. Walk and sip.... I ate protein pudding too fast the first week when had it. Not a good feeling!! Remember you can do this was my motto!!! My daughter told me that if I did the preop and post op liquids and followed the rules, I would only have to do this once!! Good luck and keep in touch!!

I was 65 when I had my surgery. Nov 12, 2012. Have lost 103 pounds... Below my goal. Trying not to lose more!!

If I eat too fast or too much, I'm sick!

Fitness pal has helped me be accountable.

Went for my mammogram and the nurse looked shocked when she weighed me!! Was 198 for my last mammogram. Was 125.7 and I think she was thinking I was sick!! Need a new picture for my license!!

Like the idea of the mason jars...Never thought of that. I'm 16 months out and still looking for ideas. My husband doesn't eat the same as me, so get sick of leftovers!!